93 Southcote Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3SW

change of use from C3 (single dwelling house) to HMO Sui Generis (8 letting units)

Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Conde L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the mix and balance of the community, having regard to the number of houses in multiple occupation
whether the development provides an adequate standard of accommodation for residents, having particular regard to the provision of internal and external space, as well as privacy and outlook
the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with regards to noise and disturbance
whether the development would be served by adequate cycle parking
the effect of the development on the integrity of the Dorset Heathlands

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan, particularly Policy CS24 regarding HMO concentration and Policy CS41 regarding amenity standards and character, with no material considerations of sufficient weight to outweigh this conflict.

Plan policies cited: Policy CS24, Policy CS41, Policy CS18, Policy CS38, Saved Policy 6.17

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